School Occupational Therapist (OT)

• Job Location: Russo First Step EC Center 82-12 151st Avenue Howard Beach - Howard Beach, NY
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Education Level: Masters Degree or Equivalent
• Salary Range: $85000.00 - $95000.00Salary
• Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
• Job Shift: Day, We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our preschool special education team. In this role, you will work with children ages 3-5, helping them develop their fine motor, sensory processing, and self-help skills necessary for classroom participation and independence. Through individualized and group therapy sessions, collaboration with educators and families, and the use do creative, play-based strategies, you will foster growth and confidence in our youngest learners. Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities of
• Position: Conduct evaluations to assess sensory-motor, fine motor, and self-care skills Develop and implement individualized educational plans (IEPs) to address each child’s needs Provide therapy sessions focused on activities such as cutting skills, dressing, and feeding Utilize sensory integration strategies to support self-regulation and classroom participation Collaboration with teachers and staff to integrate therapeutic strategies into the preschool classroom Educate families on how to reinforce therapeutic goals at home Document therapy sessions, progress, and recommendations in compliance with program requirements Participate in IEP meetings and provide professional input for goal-setting and progress monitoring Participates in evaluating special education students referred for occupational therapy Services are provided in accordance with students’ individualized education programs Develops individual treatment programs for the provision of occupational therapy Develops group treatment programs for the provision of occupational therapy Develops and presents occupational therapy-related activities to benefit students in their educational environment Provides services to special education students referred for occupational therapy Services are provided in accordance with the students’ individualized education programs Implements individual treatment program for the provision of occupational therapy Implements group treatment program for the provision of occupational therapy Reviews records of students receiving occupational therapy for accuracy and completeness Maintains attendance and session notes for students receiving occupational therapy Maintains reports for students receiving occupational therapy Assists school personnel through individual consultations with the formation of goals and objectives related to students’ individualized education programs Participates in interdisciplinary conferences to discuss student progress Makes appropriate recommendations for occupational therapy programs Consults with parents/guardians regarding treatment goals, specialized therapeutic equipment and materials, and other suggestions to enhance the students’ functional ability within the classroom Requests equipment and supplies necessary to carry out an occupational therapy program Instructs teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, and other staff in the use of adaptive equipment and materials for classroom/school use Participates in observations of students demonstrating difficulty in participating in the school environment in areas related to occupational therapy Contacts primary care facilities regarding students’ medical issues and adaptive equipment needs, relating to the continuity of services in school Designs, modifies, and constructs adaptive equipment and material for classroom/school use Assist in classroom activities and support instructional needs

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (required) Valid New York State license and NBCOT certification (required) Experience with preschool or pediatric populations preferred Strong knowledge of sensory integration and play-based interventions Excellent communication and collaboration skills Physical

Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move between classrooms throughout the day Ability to bend, stoop, lift, or push wheelchairs when assisting children Ability to use hands to operate therapeutic tools and participate in activities Ability to occasionally perform physical intervention techniques to support children safely Visual acuity for close and distance vision, with the ability to maintain focus

Benefits

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect: Rewarding Work in a team environment. Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays. 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution. Health, dental, vision and life insurance.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit). Employee Appreciation Programs and Events. Tuition Assistance Program. Professional Development opportunities. Wellhub Discount Verizon Wireless Discount. BJs Membership discount.

Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.

About Heartshare Who WE ARE

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated. To learn more about HeartShare, please visit our website at heartshare.org or Follow us on Twitter LinkedInYouTube InstagramFacebook HeartShare Human Services of New York | Homepage HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.